September in Croatia is, frankly, one of the great secrets of the Mediterranean. The summer crowds have thinned, the sea is still warm enough to swim in every afternoon, and the light along the Dalmatian coast takes on that particular golden quality that photographers chase all year. It is, in our view, the finest time to be afloat here — and right now, there's a rare opportunity to do it aboard one of the most talked-about yachts in our fleet.
Meet Son De Mar
Built in 2019, the 45-metre motor sailer Son De Mar is the kind of yacht that stops conversations when she enters a harbour. Her lines are elegant without being showy, and aboard she delivers exactly the kind of experience her exterior promises — polished, generous, and quietly exceptional. She sleeps 12 guests across six beautifully appointed cabins, and her nine-strong professional crew are the sort of team that guests end up inviting to dinner. Literally — one set of guests did exactly that, and the crew turned up in half the holiday photos. That tells you everything about the atmosphere Son De Mar creates.
On deck, there's a jacuzzi, a sauna, serious water toys, and enough open space to spend entire days doing very little while the Croatian coastline drifts past. Below, air-conditioning and WiFi keep things comfortable. But it's the food that guests keep coming back to.
Five-Star Dining at Sea
Chef Antonia Tomic runs the galley aboard Son De Mar, and she approaches each charter like a private dining commission. Before a single guest steps aboard, she already knows their preferences, dietary requirements, and the dishes they'd rather not see again. What follows is a week of menus built entirely around the people eating them — creative, surprising, and deeply personal. "Yacht cooking calls for more creativity and an element of surprise," she explains, "as you are cooking for the same guests throughout the charter." The result is five-star cuisine that feels nothing like a restaurant and everything like someone cooking just for you. It is, we think, one of the most underrated luxuries a private yacht charter can offer.
The Special Offer: Croatia Yacht Charter This September
Here's where it gets interesting. Son De Mar is currently offering two exceptional late-season itineraries, both departing on 20th September 2026 from Split — and both come with a complimentary extra day's cruising.
The first option takes you from Split to Venice over nine days — but you pay for only eight. This is a genuinely spectacular route, threading north through the islands of the Dalmatian coast before crossing into Italian waters and arriving, eventually, at one of the world's most theatrical cities. The contrast between Croatia's raw, pine-scented coastline and Venice's extraordinary lagoon is something that stays with you.
The second option covers Split to Pula over eight days — priced as seven. Pula sits at the tip of the Istrian peninsula, and the sailing between Split and Pula covers some of the most rewarding waters on the Adriatic. Expect hidden coves, fortified island towns, and the kind of anchorages where you'll want to stay an extra night. The late-season rates apply here too, which makes this an even more compelling proposition for a Croatia yacht charter holiday before the year is out.
Why September, Why Croatia, Why Now
We've sailed Croatia in peak summer and we've sailed it in September — and September wins, almost every time. The water temperature barely drops. The islands of Hvar, Brač, Vis, and Korčula are at their most relaxed. Restaurants have tables. Marinas have space. And the light — that golden, low-angled September light — makes everything look extraordinary.
For a Croatia yacht charter, Son De Mar is one of the strongest choices in this size category right now. The feedback from her 2026 season says it plainly: guests didn't want to leave. One client put it simply — "the boat, the crew, the food, and all the adventures." That's the benchmark Son De Mar has set for herself, and from everything we've seen, she clears it consistently.
Act Quickly
These September dates are limited, and Son De Mar's calendar is already well-booked into 2027. If you've been considering a late-summer luxury charter holiday in Croatia, this is a genuinely rare window — an extra day of sailing, a crew that guests rave about, and an itinerary that ends in either Venice or Pula. It's hard to imagine a better way to close out the season.
Reach out to our team to check availability and request full itinerary details. September won't wait.
